HeyRuaHow to say “concealment” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceilt
- English:
- concealment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ceil, to hide (ag ceilt, hiding)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kelch” /cɛlʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- ceilte, na ceilte (e.g. áit cheilte, place of concealment)
What does “ceilt” mean?
- concealment
- The act of hiding or keeping something secret; the verbal noun of the verb 'ceil' (conceal, hide).Also: hiding, withholding, suppression, secrecy.
Other Irish words for concealment: folach (hiding)
“Ceilt” as a verbal noun
After ag, ceilt means hiding: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceil (to hide). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ceilt” with the article
Here is ceilt after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceilt, the Irish word for concealment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Concealment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for concealment?
The Irish for concealment is ceilt (pronounced “kelch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce ceilt in Irish?
Ceilt is said like “kelch” (IPA /cɛlʲtʲ/).
Does ceilt have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceilt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ceilt change to cheilt or gceilt?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceilt becomes mo cheilt (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceilt (eclipsis).
What does 'faoi cheilt' mean?
'Faoi cheilt' means hidden or in secret, as in 'choinnigh sé faoi cheilt é' (he kept it hidden).
How is 'ceilt' different from 'folach'?
'Folach' is physical hiding, as in 'i bhfolach' (in hiding), while 'ceilt' often means concealing information or feelings, e.g. 'ceilt na fírinne'.
